Spend a day keeping a “mental excuse journal.” Each time you catch yourself making an excuse, jot it down. At the end of the day, review the list and ask yourself: Which of these excuses are simply my mind trying to avoid discomfort? Choose one to consciously reject the next day.
Work tasks: Procrastinating on difficult or mundane tasks.
Personal growth: Delaying conversations, learning something new or pursuing a goal.
A great way to get past inaction is to ask ourselves pain or pleasure inducing questions. Stuck in a rut? Ask yourself; what will my life look like in 5 years if I do not change (insert self destructive) behaviour? Get a clear visual of something meaningful you want to do with your life in the next 5 years, then insert your current behaviour into that vision and the deep pain it is generating.
Remember: The quality of the questions we ask ourselves, plays a fundamental role in the quality of our lives.
'As long as you live, keep learning how to live'
~ Seneca
